I had masala chai in India when I was younger, and I've never found anything as good. I was so often disappointed by the sugary attempt at an approximation that I stopped trying to find one as delicious in the states. That is why I purchased this tea a few years ago but didn't drink it until recently. I just purchased more. It is delicious! The depth and balance is wonderful. Now I enjoy it daily with jaggery sweetener from Diaspora. At the very least it is the one thing each day that that I make time to do intentionally and slowly. Smelling the spices as they brew on the stovetop wakes me up and puts a smile on my face.